One morning, all the employees in a factory got to work and saw a notice written on the notice board:

“Yesterday, the person who had been hindering your promotion in this company passed away. You are invited to join in the funeral.”

Who could it be? They were sad for the death of one of their colleagues.

Afterwards, one-by-one they gathered at the grave side, mainly, to know who exactly the man was.

“Well, at least the man who had been delaying my progress is dead now and I will be able to progress”. These and many more were their thoughts.

One by one the employees got closer to the coffin but when they looked inside it they were speechless. They stood, shocked, in silence for what they saw.

Inside the coffin there was a mirror and everyone who looked inside could only see him/herself reflected in the mirror.

Next to the mirror there was a sign that read:

“There is only one person who is capable to set limits to your progress…It is YOU – your SELF. You are the only force who can influence your happiness, success and realizations”

It seems so easy to point fingers at others when things don’t go as planned. When something goes wrong, somebody must be held responsible.

You are probably failing because there is someone who is against your progress. If only your enemy were dead, things will turn out better.

While this might seem true, here is the thing;

Isn’t it strange that your existence is defined by the action of others?

Isn’t it strange that you allow other people to design your own reality?

Would you like others to determine the end of your story?

So you have scars in your life as a result of the wrong decisions that was taken by others.

You have lost opportunities due to betrayal by friends and loved ones. You aren’t going anywhere because some people don’t want you to progress.

However, it is crazy to hold anyone responsible for your life because you can change your circumstances and are not just a spectator to your problems.

Unless you give people permission over you, no one can create your reality and determine your success.

No one can change your life unless you decide to make a change. You are the driver, the painter and your reality is your board. It is how you paint your board that makes the difference.

No matter the situation, your life does not change when your boss, friend or company changes…your life changes when YOU change…

When you toss out the excuses and get rid of that negative mindset, you go beyond your limiting beliefs and realize that YOU are the major determining factor of your life.

Great things begin from the inside and not from the outside. It’s the way YOU face life from inside that makes the difference in the long run.

So don’t let anyone stop you from being an inspiration. Go make a difference

About Ikechi Awazie

Ikechi Awazie is a thought blogger, motivational writer, and a fan of change. His blog focuses on inspiring change, and provides creative personal developments tips. You can check his blog and download ‘The A to Z Guide to Success Consciousness’ for Free.